'Louis van Gaal is not frightening - he is just honest' - Manchester United's Daley Blind

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Daley Blind thinks Louis van Gaal's brutally honest ways will help him become a much better player.

With all the focus on Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao, Blind's contribution to Manchester United's 4-0 win over QPR on Sunday largely flew under the radar.

The Holland international, who moved to Old Trafford from Ajax on deadline day, easily slotted into the United starting XI.

The 24-year-old, operating at the base of a midfield diamond, dictated the high tempo demanded by manager Van Gaal and also broke up QPR's attacking play on the rare occasions they made it over the halfway line.

Manchester United v QPR - player ratings

Manchester United v QPR - player ratings

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David de Gea: 7

Was found wanting in the first half after very nearly being caught out by Matty Phillips. Did well to save from Armand Traore in the second period, however.

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2/23
Rafael: 7

Posed a considerable threat throughout the match down the right flank and broke effectively. A good outlet for United.

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3/23
Marcos Rojo: 7

Slotted into the Manchester United backline with ease. Looked decent with the ball at his feet and showed a willingness to get forward.

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4/23
Tyler Blackett: 7

Perhaps a misfit on a teamsheet of Galacticos, the young defender didn't look out of place in Louis van Gaal's side.

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5/23
Jonny Evans: 7

Needed to be alert to a QPR counter attack in the first half but had precious little to do.

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6/23
Juan Mata: 7

The former Chelsea man will be delighted to get on the scoresheet after a tough few months at Old Trafford.

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7/23
Angel di Maria: 9

Showed the ambition and ability to really trouble a poor QPR side at Old Trafford. His goal had an element of luck about it but his quality is undeniable. A man of the match display.

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8/23
Daley Blind: 8

Cut a composed figure at the heart of Manchester United's midfield and showed the Red Devils supporters exactly what they've been missing of late.

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9/23
Ander Herrera: 8

Took his goal really well and linked Manchester United's defensive midfielders up with the more attacking players brilliantly

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10/23
Robin van Persie: 6

While the Dutchman always poses a considerable threat, he looks out of sorts at the moment.

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11/23
Wayne Rooney: 7

Seems more mature with the captain's armband on. The England man put in another decent shift and grabbed himself an impressive goal too.

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12/23
Best off the bench - Radamel Falcao: 7

Didn't have long to make his mark but showed enough drive to enthuse the Old Trafford regulars.

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13/23
Rob Green: 5

Any goalkeeper who concedes four goals isn't going to score too highly. Made a number of decent saves which keeps his score respectable.

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14/23
Mauricio Isla: 5

Was brought to the club to give QPR a threat down the flank but continues to struggle in English football.

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15/23
Steven Caulker: 5

While the former Cardiff City man didn't do a great deal wrong, he went missing for large periods.

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16/23
Rio Ferdinand: 5

Would have had dreams last night of scoring the winner against his old club but was easily overrun by the new United talent.

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17/23
Clint Hill: 5

Taken off at half-time, his deflection took Angel di Maria's cross into his own net. A poor afternoon.

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18/23
Junior Hoilett: 5

Made little impact on the game but shouldn't let it get him down. These aren't the games which count for Rangers.

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19/23
Niko Kranjcar: 5

Showed glimpses of class but, like many of his teammates, he failed to make his mark.

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20/23
Sandro: 5

Didn't look match-fit at times and subsequently delivered a lukewarm performance on his debut.

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21/23
Leroy Fer: 5

Returned to the Premier League with QPR after relegation with Norwich City. Did little to suggest he will avoid that fate again.

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22/23
Charlie Austin: 6

A dangerous player at QPR's disposal but was left isolated for large periods.

23/23
Matt Phillips: 6

Was bitterly unlucky not to score in the first half after David de Gea's error but it wasn't to be.

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Blind knows Van Gaal well from their time together with the Dutch national team. From the outside the former Holland coach seems a blunt, authoritarian figure, but Blind says the 63-year-old is just an honest man who should not be criticised for giving his opinions in a straightforward manner.

"He is not frightening - he is just honest," Blind said. "That can be frightening, but I like it.

"He is very honest to everybody. He knows what he wants and he knows his philosophy.

"He can bring that to the players and he can make a team with everybody in.

"I have really learned a lot from Van Gaal and I like working under him.

"He has helped me a lot and I hope to continue learning from him.

"I think he can make me a better player in terms of positioning, where to stand and tactics in games because midfield is an important position to play and I hope I can get better at it every day."

Van Gaal handed Blind his Holland debut in February 2013 and he became a regular in the national team through to the World Cup finals, where the Oranje finished third.

Van Gaal attributed Holland's success to a strong team spirit within the camp, and he has set about trying to establish a similar sense of unity within a United squad which contains six new signings.

"Everybody wants to fight for each other and I think we saw that in the QPR game," Blind said.

"Everyone wants to give the ball to each other. I like to play in this squad.

"When I came here there was a really warm welcome and I felt directly good in the team.

"Also, Robin (van Persie) helped me a lot because I know him from the Dutch squad but I got help also from the other guys who came in straight away.

"That is a good start for everybody if you want to work for each other."

Blind counts his father, former Holland defender Danny Blind, as a big influence on his career too.

"He helps me always," Blind said of his father, who was at the QPR game.

"I always call him after a game to discuss the game, so I am curious what he says to me."

Having been at Ajax since he was eight years old, Blind admits getting used to the frenetic pace of the Barclays Premier League will take some time.

"I think the Premier League is a higher level and it is a higher speed in the game," he said.

"It was a higher tempo and I can feel that also in my legs, but I can play 90 minutes.

"Against QPR it was different because I had a lot of space and that was nice for me."